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geotechnician Verified

Posted on June 07, 2022 by Employer details PrairieGEO Engineering Ltd.

Job details

  • Location2333 18 Avenue NE
    Calgary, ABT2E 8T6
  • Salary$32.00 hourly for 35 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment
    Full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Verified
  • Source Job Bank #2077624

Various locations

  • 2333 18 Avenue NE
    Calgary, AB
    T2E 8T6

This employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis. Canadians and Permanent residents are able and encouraged to apply. Learn more.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Geology/Earth Science, General

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment

  • Dangerous
  • Odours
  • Outdoors
  • Confined spaces
  • Underground
  • Wet/damp

Work Setting

  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Various locations
  • Remote location
  • Paving

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
  • Prepare or supervise preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples
  • Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
  • Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
  • Conduct or supervise mining studies
  • Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
  • Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies
  • Monitor and inspect work
  • Pave and rake asphalt
  • Plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • MS Office

Type of Inspection

  • Industrial instruments

Field Work Location Experience

  • On land

Technical Experience

  • Geological sampling analysis
  • Geochemical sampling analysis
  • Geotechnical studies
  • Soil analysis

Area of Work Experience

  • Data interpretation and evaluation
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Field sampling and data acquisition
  • Geological mapping
  • Industrial research
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Scientific data processing
  • Laboratory testing and analysis

Type of Industry Experience

  • Construction

Area of Specialization

  • Geology
  • Project management
  • Geotechnical
  • Civil engineering

Additional Information

Security and Safety

  • Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Other benefits

Additional requirements

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2022-08-27

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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geotechnician NOC 2212 Calgary Region
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